Arc 11Theresa Returns to St. Freya

Theresa returned to St. Freya, helped Kiana defeat the Herrscher of Thousand, and reunited the school with Himeko. After proving her power to Kevin, she began restoring the Flame-Chasers and gave Sirin a new body, leaving the group preparing to awaken Bella.

  • Theresa awakened Tingyun, received Aponia’s Discipline Signet, and entered a portal with Himeko to reach Kiana’s battle.
  • Theresa and Kiana defeated the Herrscher of Thousand, and the group discovered that two Theresas were present before Theresa revealed she came from a parallel timeline.
  • Theresa challenged Otto and Welt, revealed herself as the Aeon of Binding, and promised to bring Himeko back.
  • Theresa restored the Sword of Fallen God and found Himeko in Imaginary Space, healing and reviving her as the Crimson Knight.
  • Theresa brought Himeko back to St. Freya, where Kiana and the others welcomed her, then fought Kevin until he accepted Theresa’s intentions.
  • Theresa showed Kevin the Seal of the Ring, promised to resurrect most of the Flame-Chasers, and warned him that the Herrscher of Erosion was attached to Mei.
  • Theresa extracted Sirin’s consciousness from Kiana and cultivated a new body for her, while Sirin joined St. Freya and asked the others to awaken Bella.
Chapters 251–275 Vol. 3 Read

Ch. 251Setting Off for the Honkai World!

Theresa helped Tingyun recover her memories and awaken her will, then gained Aponia’s Discipline Signet. After returning to the Astral Express, Theresa activated the Honkai World Travel Device and entered a portal with Himeko, leaving time frozen in the current world.

  • Theresa woke Tingyun from Aha’s strange dance and explained Tingyun’s identity, past, and possession by Phantylia.
  • Theresa told Tingyun she had survived, carried traces of Nihility, and needed to face her Inner Demon; they made a promise for Tingyun’s future request.
  • Aponia recognized Theresa and merged the Discipline Signet into her, granting her the power to impose Discipline.
  • Theresa told the others that Aha had helped awaken Tingyun, and the group returned to the Astral Express to report their journey to Yinyueyue and Pam.
  • Theresa bought and activated the Honkai World Travel Device, froze time, and entered the portal with Himeko.

Ch. 252Theresa: Looks Like I Arrived Just in Time!

Theresa and Himeko appeared in the Dominion Theater just as Kiana was about to be overwhelmed by the Herrscher of Thousand. Theresa restored Kiana’s will to fight and unleashed Oath of Judah against the Puppets.

  • Kiana fought the Herrscher of Thousand’s Puppets while trying to save her wounded companions, but the Puppets pinned her down and deepened her despair.
  • As Kiana’s resolve began to falter, a multicolored doorway opened and Theresa emerged holding Himeko.
  • Seeing Theresa reignited Kiana’s will to live, and she blasted away the Puppets holding her down.
  • Theresa summoned Oath of Judah and threw it into battle alongside Kiana.
  • Oath of Judah transformed into Valkyrie Judas and fired thirteen Soul Steel spears, shredding the charging Puppets.

Ch. 253Herrscher of Flames Appears!

Kiana fought the Herrscher of Thousand as Theresa, Hua, and Bronya helped restore their allies and break the Dominion Theater. With their powers supporting her, Kiana transformed into the Herrscher of Flames and launched a decisive attack on the Herrscher of Thousand.

  • Theresa directed Kiana into battle while the Oath of Judah held back the Puppets, and Kiana declared that Theresa had reignited her resolve.
  • Theresa healed the suspended allies, and Hua and Bronya joined the fight to protect Kiana from the Puppets.
  • Bronya lent Kiana the power of the Herrscher of Reason, and their combined barrage shattered the Dominion Theater.
  • Hua used the remaining Authority of the Herrscher of Sentience to help Kiana evade the stone pillars and complete her transformation.
  • Theresa played "MoonHalo" as Kiana became the Herrscher of Flames, broke through the Herrscher of Thousand's attacks, and swung the King of Flames Sword at it.

Ch. 254Flamescion—Draw the Sword!

Kiana defeated the Herrscher of Thousand with a blazing sword, and the survivors escaped the ruined Dominion Theater. At the Hyperion, two identical Theresas met, leaving Kiana and the others unsure which one was the real Academy Head.

  • Kiana broke through the Herrscher of Thousand’s seven shields and destroyed it with a fiery sword strike.
  • Kiana checked on Theresa, Hua, and Bronya before the group left the ruined Dominion Theater, while Theresa secretly collected the Herrscher of Domination cores.
  • The survivors met the real Theresa and discovered that another Theresa, wearing Goddess of Song armor, was already with them.
  • Himeko recognized Academy Head Theresa as Yae Sakura’s younger sister, while the two Theresas confronted each other.
  • Kiana asked which Theresa was her aunt, and Academy Head Theresa suggested the other Theresa had escaped from Otto’s laboratory.

Ch. 255Kiana: I Can't Tell, I Really Can't Tell!

Two Theresas met the group, and everyone tried to determine which one was the real Academy Head. Kiana recognized her aunt when Theresa comforted her, then broke down and cried over everything she had endured.

  • White Seele questioned whether the nun-clad Theresa had escaped Schicksal, while Bronya advised the group not to provoke either Theresa.
  • Theresa recalled stories about Kiana’s childhood, but Kiana remained unsure which Theresa was her aunt.
  • On the Hyperion, Academy Head Theresa confronted the calm Theresa and grew angry when Kiana said her aunt could not be that smart.
  • Academy Head Theresa drew Judas to threaten Kiana, who hid behind Theresa and was comforted by her.
  • Kiana embraced Theresa and sobbed as she recalled her hardships, from becoming the Herrscher of Void to enduring the trials of the Herrscher of Thousand.

Ch. 256Theresa: I'm You from the Future~

Theresa brought Kiana and the others back to St. Freya, where everyone pressed her to explain why a second Theresa had appeared. Before revealing her identity, Theresa used a portal to bring the incoming Anti-Entropy and Schicksal battleships near the Far East, and both groups arrived at St. Freya.

  • Kiana cried in Theresa's arms, then apologized for wetting her clothes as Bronya gave her a tissue.
  • Theresa told Academy Head Theresa that she would reveal her identity at St. Freya and insisted she was truly Theresa.
  • After the Hyperion returned to St. Freya, Tesla and Einstein said they would come investigate the two Theresas, while Otto set out with Rita and Durandal.
  • At the dormitories, Academy Head Theresa demanded an explanation for Theresa's identical Goddess of Song armor, but Theresa told her to wait for their guests.
  • Theresa opened portals that transported the Anti-Entropy and Schicksal battleships near the Far East, startling Welt, Otto, and their companions.
  • The Anti-Entropy and Schicksal battleships reached St. Freya and docked nearby without making any hostile moves.

Ch. 257Otto's Existential Crisis and Theresa's Wild Joy?

Theresa revealed that St. Freya had been infiltrated by Schicksal and Anti-Entropy, prompting Otto, Welt, and their companions to arrive. When Kiana threatened Otto over Himeko’s death, Theresa claimed she could bring Himeko back and transformed into Otsukiyo, leaving Otto stunned and Academy Head Theresa delighted.

  • Kiana described her conflicted feelings toward the sleeping Sirin, while the group joked about people having alternate selves.
  • Academy Head Theresa learned from Hua that most of St. Freya’s staff were spies for Schicksal or Anti-Entropy and fell into despair.
  • Theresa opened the dormitory doors to reveal Otto and Welt, who entered with Tesla, Einstein, Rita, and Durandal.
  • Otto and Welt traded barbs until Kiana drew the King of Flames Sword and confronted Otto over Himeko’s death.
  • Durandal and Rita protected Otto, and Theresa said she could bring Himeko back before transforming into Otsukiyo.

Ch. 258Theresa: Is This Me After Growing Up?

Theresa’s Otsukiyo form amazed the academy, and Otto and the others tried to determine whether she was Academy Head Theresa from the future. Theresa explained that she came from a parallel universe after crossing through a colorful door, then comforted the disappointed Academy Head Theresa with an embrace.

  • Bronya photographed Theresa’s Otsukiyo form and posted the pictures on the academy network, making Theresa an online sensation.
  • Academy Head Theresa eagerly touched Theresa’s hand, while Otto speculated that Theresa was her from more than ten thousand years in the future.
  • Tesla and Einstein explained that two versions of the same person could not safely coexist at one point in time, then concluded that Theresa came from a parallel timeline.
  • Theresa clarified that she had never claimed to be Academy Head Theresa grown up and said she had accidentally crossed over through a colorful door.
  • Otto noticed Theresa’s similarities to his granddaughter, and Theresa hugged the embarrassed Academy Head Theresa.

Ch. 259Welt: You May Have Lost Kallen, but You Still Have Me!

Otto and Welt traded increasingly personal taunts at St. Freya, dredging up Otto’s killing of Welt’s father and his plan to revive Kallen. The chapter left the two facing off outside the dormitory as everyone else watched them prepare to fight.

  • Otto manifested an imitation Heavenly Fire pistol, prompting Hua, Sentience Treasure, Welt, Tesla, Theresa, and the Valkyries to threaten or mock him until he put it away.
  • Theresa warned Otto and Welt not to fight inside St. Freya, and Otto said he would not take a fight he could not win.
  • Otto mocked Welt over his father’s death and offered himself as a substitute companion, making Welt’s glasses crack as his anger surged.
  • Theresa pushed Otto and Welt outside, then privately encouraged Welt to return Otto’s treatment in kind.
  • Welt taunted Otto over his efforts to revive Kallen and declared that Otto still had him to bicker and scheme with, provoking Otto to draw his pistol.
  • Welt rose into the air with the Star of Eden as he demanded that Otto answer him, while the others watched and ate snacks.

Ch. 260Sentience Treasure: Soul Steel Face!

Theresa stopped Welt and Otto from fighting at St. Freya, then negotiated with Otto for help in exchange for her assistance. The Herrscher of Sentience took over Hua and destroyed Otto’s Soul Steel body, ordering him back to Schicksal headquarters.

  • Theresa stepped between Welt and Otto, and Welt left St. Freya with Tesla and Dr. Einstein.
  • Theresa deduced that Otto’s Soul Steel body could be destroyed without endangering his real body and questioned his purpose for coming.
  • Otto offered to arrange an identity for Theresa in exchange for her assistance, and she demanded a worthwhile offer.
  • The Herrscher of Sentience took over Hua, slammed Otto into the lawn, and crushed his Soul Steel head.
  • The Herrscher of Sentience ordered Otto to return to Schicksal headquarters and celebrated destroying his Soul Steel body.

Ch. 261Theresa's Confession

After Otto's Soul Steel body was destroyed, Theresa offered to help everyone survive the Honkai crisis by finding Murata Himeko in Imaginary Space. When the group questioned her identity, she revealed that she was a Stellaron Hunter from beyond the Solar System and the Aeon of Binding.

  • Kiana melted Otto's Soul Steel body with the King of Flames Sword, and Theresa stored the liquid Soul Steel before repairing the ground.
  • Theresa said she planned to stay for about half a year and offered to help everyone through the Honkai crisis.
  • Theresa offered to bring back Murata Himeko and asked the group to take her to Himeko's cenotaph so she could use Sword of Fallen God fragments to locate her.
  • Hua challenged Theresa's knowledge and identity, while Kiana, Bronya, Seele, Rosaliya, Liliya, and Academy Head Theresa expressed trust in her.
  • Theresa revealed that she was a Stellaron Hunter from beyond the Solar System and the Aeon of Binding, then manifested platinum-white wings and a scepter.

Ch. 262Saving Murata Himeko

Theresa revealed her Aeon of Binding form at St. Freya, prompting Hua to activate Artificial Collapse and fight her. After Theresa proved she meant no harm and restored the damaged dormitory, she asked Academy Head Theresa to take her to Murata Himeko’s cenotaph before she went to the Imaginary Space to bring Himeko back.

  • Hua mistook Theresa’s sacred transformation for a threat and activated Artificial Collapse to protect everyone at St. Freya.
  • Hua attacked Theresa’s shield with a series of techniques, but none of her blows could break it.
  • Theresa convinced Hua she had no hostile intentions, and Hua apologized and returned to the ground.
  • Theresa reversed time to restore the destroyed dormitory, then asked Academy Head Theresa to take her to the cenotaph before she went to retrieve Murata Himeko.
  • Theresa and the others arrived at the cenotaph, where the broken Sword of Fallen God Fragment rested on a stone platform.

Ch. 263Honkai Will: So You're One of Us!

Theresa restored the Sword of Fallen God into Nirvana Sword: Surtr and revealed the extent of her power as the Aeon of Binding. She then met Prometheus in Imaginary Space, gained her trust, and set out to find Murata Himeko.

  • Theresa used a Divine Key restoration device and added Soul Steel, an Einstein Ring Magnetic Engine, and nanoceramics to restore the Sword of Fallen God fragments.
  • While the device worked, Theresa told Kiana and the others that she was the Aeon of Binding and could restrain concepts including energy, thoughts, and Destruction Energy.
  • Theresa unveiled Nirvana Sword: Surtr as Murata Himeko's upgraded weapon, then left Himeko with the others and entered Imaginary Space.
  • Theresa confronted Prometheus, revealed the Seals of the Ring, and said she intended to revive the Servants of the Flame and help overcome the Honkai.
  • Prometheus accepted that Theresa was on her side and vanished, while Theresa began searching Imaginary Space for Himeko.

Ch. 264Himeko, This Time, I Caught You!

Theresa searched Imaginary Space and found Murata Himeko near death, then restored her body and gave her the Herrscher of Flames Stigmata. After accelerating Himeko’s transformation and feeding her fire cocoon Imaginary Energy, Theresa watched Himeko awaken in her reborn Crimson Knight armor.

  • Theresa assumed the sacred form of the Aeon of Binding and sent angels, Xiao Bei, and the seven archangels to search Imaginary Space for Himeko.
  • Theresa found Murata Himeko drifting in the void and caught her, then used the Power of Abundance to heal her injuries.
  • Theresa bought the Herrscher of Flames Stigmata and poured the potion into Himeko’s mouth.
  • Himeko’s transformation began in a fire cocoon, and Theresa accelerated its growth and supplied it with purified Imaginary Energy.
  • Theresa stopped the time acceleration when the cocoon cracked, and Himeko emerged in her reborn Crimson Knight armor.

Ch. 265Murata Himeko: Everyone, I'm Back!

Theresa resurrected and rejuvenated Murata Himeko, then brought her back to St. Freya after explaining that Kiana had carried on her legacy. Himeko reunited with Kiana as the angel army’s arrival alarmed the major factions.

  • Himeko woke in a heavenly realm and met Theresa, who declared her the eighth Archangel and gave her Nirvana Sword: Surtr.
  • Theresa revealed she was a parallel-universe version of herself and told Himeko that Kiana had become the Herrscher of Flames.
  • Theresa led Himeko and the angel army through a spatial rift to the skies above St. Freya.
  • The angel army’s arrival alarmed St. Freya’s residents, Otto, Anti-Entropy, World Serpent, and Kevin, who flew toward the school to investigate.
  • Theresa and Himeko descended to the plaza, where Kiana embraced Himeko and the other Valkyries welcomed her back.

Ch. 266Theresa, Full of Majesty~

Kiana reunited with Himeko and told her how she had grown stronger and helped save Sky City and her friends. Theresa’s return brought the St. Freya group together, where they celebrated by petting her wings, ears, and tail, while Welt and Kevin watched from above.

  • Kiana embraced Himeko, tearfully promised to protect her, and recounted her journey from becoming a Sky Ranger to gaining the power of the Herrscher of Flames.
  • Himeko thanked Theresa for fulfilling her promise, and Kiana saluted Theresa before Theresa pulled her up and hugged her.
  • Himeko asked where the Academy Head Theresa was, prompting the petite Theresa to complain that Himeko had overlooked her and threaten to cut her salary.
  • The St. Freya group gathered around Theresa and petted her wings, cat ears, and tail, while Hua and the Herrscher of Sentience shared the experience.
  • Welt and Kevin flew over St. Freya and watched Theresa being surrounded and petted by everyone.

Ch. 267Stepping Forward, This Is the Insignia of Salvation!

Theresa met Kevin and Welt above St. Freya, where Kevin questioned her motives and the missing Herrscher of Domination Cores. After Kevin challenged her to protect humanity, Theresa transformed into a vampire-like form and revealed a bizarre weapon form of the Oath of Judah.

  • Theresa noticed Kevin and Welt watching from above St. Freya and identified them to the others.
  • Welt questioned whether Theresa was the Honkai God, then chose to leave after she assured him she meant no harm.
  • Kevin confronted Theresa about the missing Herrscher Cores and demanded to know her plans and how she knew the Heroics' stories.
  • Theresa explained that she had helped St. Freya because she liked its people and claimed to know the Heroics well.
  • Kevin declared that he would fight Theresa for humanity's safety and transformed Heavenly Fire Judgment into its An-Utu form.
  • Theresa said she would use a nonlethal form, transformed into a vampire-like state, and turned the Oath of Judah into two chainsaw greatswords.

Ch. 268Demon God Kevin Appears

Theresa fought Kevin in the sky above St. Freya, protecting the school and its people with a Binding Barrier. After Kevin transformed into Demon God Kevin, the two clashed with their weapons and elemental powers, and Theresa blasted a hole through one of his wings; Kevin prepared to use another move.

  • Theresa transformed Judas into a Chainsaw Greatsword and created a Binding Barrier to protect St. Freya from the battle.
  • Kevin unleashed Jie Mie—Unsheathed, but Theresa’s barrier absorbed the blast and shielded the ground.
  • Kevin transformed into Demon God Kevin after realizing his attack had not harmed Theresa.
  • Theresa charged Kevin with her Chainsaw Greatsword, and their weapons clashed amid rainbow flames and fire.
  • Kevin summoned a Great Cold chimera, but Theresa answered with Immortal Flame and fired a compressed dust sphere at him with Immortal Lightning.
  • Kevin blocked the projectile with his wing, which was pierced and began to heal, then prepared to use another move.

Ch. 269Theresa: So You're the Only One Who Can Use Artificial Collapse?

Kevin transformed into a colossal artificial Honkai Beast and fought Theresa, but she effortlessly overcame his attacks and shattered his meteor form. Kevin then opened a rift into Imaginary Space and absorbed its Destruction Energy, revealing his Salvation Kevin form.

  • Kevin summoned a massive Honkai Beast shell and attacked Theresa with summoned beasts and a beam, but her Immortal Light pierced through it.
  • Shenzhou, Schicksal, Anti-Entropy, and other observers watched the battle, while Hua told Shenzhou to wait for a critical moment.
  • Kevin sent shadows, elemental attacks, bone spikes, and a barrage of beams at Theresa, but her shield blocked them and she destroyed the Honkai Beast's arm with a kick.
  • Kevin compressed the Honkai Beast into a meteor and hurled it at Theresa, but her Immortal Light shattered it.
  • Kevin opened a cross-shaped rift into Imaginary Space, absorbed its Destruction Energy, and transformed into Salvation Kevin.

Ch. 270Salvation Kevin VS Artificial Collapse Theresa

Kevin transformed into Salvation Kevin and challenged Theresa to fight with all her power. Theresa revealed her Artificial Collapse as the Immortality Envoy, and the two charged into battle, leaving the outcome unresolved.

  • Kevin absorbed Destruction Energy and transformed into Salvation Kevin, shocking the observers.
  • Otto learned that Kevin’s energy exceeded the detection limit and wondered whether Theresa could overcome him.
  • Salvation Kevin recited his creed and called on Theresa to unleash all her power.
  • Theresa revealed her Artificial Collapse, first appearing as a colossal Immortal Dragon and then taking a half-dragon form.
  • Theresa evolved the Chainsaw Greatsword and charged at Salvation Kevin as he rushed toward her with his war spear.

Ch. 271Salvation Kevin vs. Immortal Theresa

Theresa and Salvation Kevin fought with world-shattering power until Theresa’s Dragon’s Breath Cannon nearly destroyed the planet. She reversed time to restore the damage, and the two ended their battle after Kevin accepted her apology.

  • Theresa and Salvation Kevin exchanged devastating attacks that tore open space while the Binding Barrier protected the planet’s surface.
  • Theresa’s Dragon’s Breath Cannon blasted Kevin and tore apart the planet’s atmosphere, nearly killing him and endangering all life.
  • Theresa reversed time across the planet, restoring Kevin, the atmosphere, and the damage caused by the battle.
  • Theresa asked to stop fighting, and Kevin returned to his normal form and agreed.
  • Kevin bowed to Theresa and apologized for mistaking her for an enemy, while Theresa remained shaken by how close she had come to destroying the planet.

Ch. 272Theresa the All-Knowing?

Theresa reassured Kevin, revealed how she had gained the Flame-Chasers’ Signets, and promised to resurrect most of them. She warned Kevin to protect Raiden Mei from the Herrscher of Erosion, then told Kiana she planned to extract Sirin’s consciousness, leaving Kiana to ask what Theresa intended to do with it.

  • Theresa told Kevin that her attack had nearly destroyed the Earth's surface, but her precautions and time rewind had prevented lasting casualties.
  • Theresa showed Kevin the Seal of the Ring and named the Flame-Chasers whose Signets had acknowledged her; Kevin agreed that World Serpent would follow her orders if she fulfilled her promises.
  • Theresa said she would resurrect the Flame-Chasers except Hua, Kevin, and Griseo, and told Kevin that Griseo was safe on Flos.
  • Theresa warned Kevin that the Herrscher of Erosion was attached to Raiden Mei and asked him to bring Mei to World Serpent and keep her away from the Memory Fragments.
  • Theresa reassured the Valkyries about her power, then asked Kiana whether Sirin's consciousness was still inside her and said she would extract it.
  • Kiana asked Theresa what she planned to do with Sirin's consciousness.

Ch. 273Sirin's Revival {Part 1}

Theresa revealed that she planned to revive Sirin by extracting her consciousness and constructing a new body. She obtained a Body Cultivation Pod, brought it to the dormitory, and began preparing it for Sirin’s revival.

  • Kiana, Himeko, and the others pleaded with Theresa to spare Sirin, and Theresa explained that she intended to revive her.
  • Theresa bought a Body Cultivation Pod from the Joy System and led everyone back to the dormitory.
  • The Joy System gave Theresa missions involving becoming the current civilization’s Queen of Ten Thousand Females and turning Sparkle into amusement.
  • Theresa set up the Body Cultivation Pod in the dormitory and took a blood sample from Kiana, whose bloodline was close to Sirin’s.

Ch. 274Sirin's Revival {Part 2}

Theresa gained the Abundance Divine Power and used it to grow a fourteen-year-old body for Sirin. With help from the Herrscher of Sentience, she transferred Sirin’s consciousness from Kiana into the new body, leaving Sirin’s revival underway.

  • Theresa’s power awakened as Abundance Divine Power, transforming her into a Great Tree King of Abundance form and healing those around her.
  • Theresa activated the Body Cultivation Pod, using her new power to grow an adolescent body suited to Sirin’s age.
  • Theresa asked Hua to use the Herrscher of Sentience’s authority to extract Sirin from Kiana’s consciousness.
  • The Herrscher of Sentience transferred Sirin’s consciousness into the body inside the cultivation pod.

Ch. 275Sirin Awakens (Part 2)

Sirin awakened in a newly cultivated body and was welcomed by Theresa and the others at St. Freya. As Theresa began preparing a body for Black Seele, Sirin asked everyone to wake Bella, who remained asleep in the Snowfield.

  • Sirin woke in the Body Cultivation Pod, and Theresa helped her breathe, dressed her, and taught her to walk.
  • Sirin called Theresa Mommy, hugged her, and kissed her cheek before Theresa corrected her and asked her to say Sister Theresa.
  • Theresa offered to cultivate a body for Black Seele, and Seele agreed after the two discussed staying together and protecting one another.
  • Theresa took Seele's blood and used the Power of Abundance to begin cultivating a body for Black Seele.
  • The others welcomed Sirin as a member of St. Freya, and Sirin promised not to hurt them again.
  • Sirin asked everyone to wake Bella from her sleep in the Snowfield, and they agreed but planned to guard against Bellerophon losing control.
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